John Oliver Smith of Essex, Missouri son of Christopher "Chris" Lee and Kirsten Faith (Bronander) Smith went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2022. 

John is survived by his parents Chris and Kirsten Smith; two brothers Andrew and Kezden Smith of Essex, Missouri; one sister Mackenzie Smith of Essex, Missouri; Several Aunts, uncles and cousins; paternal grandparents Greg and Zenita Smith of Essex, Missouri and maternal grandparents Paul and Debbie Bronader of Festus, Missouri. A host of family and friends also survive.  

John was preceded in death by one brother Noah James Smith.

Graveside service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at the New Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri with Brother Ian Crump of Dexter, Missouri officiating.  

Interment will follow in the New Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of all Arrangements.